Welcome to St Simon’s www.stsimonspartick.org.uk PENTECOST Greek: 50 th (day since Easter) 2011

RECESSIONAL Come Holy Ghost creator come from thy bright heavenly throne come take possession of our hearts and make them all thine own. Thou who are called the Paraclete best gift of God above the living spring the living fire sweet unction and true love. Thou who are sevenfold in thy grace finger of God’s right hand his promise teaching little ones to speak and understand.

O guide our minds with thy blest light with love our hearts inflame and with thy strength which ne’er decays confirm our mortal frame. Far from us drive our deadly foe true peace unto us bring and through all perils lead us safe beneath thy sacred wing. Through thee may we the Father know and thee the eternal Son and thee the Spirit of them both Thrice blessed three in one. All glory to the Father be with his coequal Son the same to thee great Paraclete while endless ages run

PENITENTIAL RITE Spoken

GLORIA Glory to God, glory to God Glory to the Father (repeat) To Him be glory forever (repeat) Alleluia Amen (repeat) Alleluia Amen (repeat) Glory to God, glory to God Son of the Father (repeat)….. Glory to God, glory to God Glory to the Spirit (repeat)…..

THE WORD for the Feast of Pentecost keeps our thoughts on the gift of the Spirit promised by Jesus

FIRST READING ACTS OF APOSTLES 2. 1 – 11 The Apostles celebrate the 50th day after Passover

Psalm 103: Response Send forth your Spirit Lord Send your Spirit, renew the earth Send forth your Spirit Lord Renew the face of the earth

EPISTLE 1st Corinthians 12. 3 – 13 The gifts of the Spirit

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia (Gregorian)

GOSPEL JOHN 20. 19 – 23 Receive the Holy Spirit !

PROFESSION OF FAITH Do you believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth? Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died and was buried, rose from the dead and is now seated at the right hand of the Father? Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sin, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting?

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL Lord in your mercy: hear our prayer Special prayers for those who have been confirmed in the faith

After this year’s final sprinkling with Easter water, Confirmation of Antony

There is no plate collection here unless for a previously intimated good cause. If you wish to support St Simon’s you must do this through your bank or the envelope system. Forms in sacristy. Box at back for visitors’ donations. www.beingcatholic.org.uk SUNDAY MASS 10 & 6pm in English 6 Vigil & 12 noon in Polish DAILY 12 30 except Sat. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Sat 12

The Lord be with you And also with you Lift up your hearts We lift them up to the Lord Let us give thanks to the Lord our God It is right to give him thanks & praise PREFACE to the Eucharistic Prayer…..

SANCTUS Holy, holy, holy Lord God of power and might Heaven and earth are full of your glory Hosanna, hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord Hosanna, hosanna in the highest

PROCLAMATION OF FAITH Christ has died alleluia Christ is risen alleluia Christ will come again alleluia alleluia

GREAT AMEN for Eastertime

THE LORD’S PRAYER If English is not your first language you are encouraged to say this prayer in the language in which you first learned it

Grant us peace O Lord (x2) Grant us, grant us your peace Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world have mercy, have mercy on us (x2) …grant us, grant us your peace

Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, blessed are those called to the banquet of the Lamb (x2)

COMMUNION PROCESSION The Spirit of the Lord is now upon me Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me / us

El Greco: Pentecost

NOVENA FOR THE GIFT OF THE SPIRIT UPON THE CHURCH Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful Enkindle in us the fire of your divine love Send forth your Spirit: And we shall renew the face of the earth Let us pray O God you have given us new life in the Gospel. Pour your Holy Spirit upon us so that, walking in the same hope as the Apostles, we too may come to the glory of resurrection through Christ our Lord

ANNOUNCEMENTS ADULT EDUCATION Tuesdays 7 30 St Peter’s Hall 7 June Fr Lawlor Dali 1951 – 2011 W MCILVANNEY TALK Cancelled due to unforeseen circumstance WEST END FESTIVAL Cooperative Brass Band Sat 18 June 7 30 St Peter’s Church WEST END FESTIVAL Capella Nova Sun 19 June 7 30 St Peter’s HCPT Charity Sale 1- 14 June University Memorial Chapel SVdP (St Peter’s) Family Day to Schoenstatt Sun 28 Aug. WORLD YOUTH DAY Fete raised £950. Thanks to all. KEYNOTES If you wish to receive St Simon’s Newsletter please check you are on the parish database. ANNUAL WALK TO BLANTYRE Sat 18 June Dep St Simon’s 9am Church open daily 8 am – 6 pm Solidarity with Emmaus Shop 530 Dum Rd to recycle goods. 342 4089 Please leave used specs in sacristy Licence to reproduce music Calamus 1324, CCL 1400354

RECESSIONAL All over the world, the Spirit is moving all over the world, as the prophets said it would be. All over the world there’s a mighty revelation of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. All over the church….. All over us all….. Deep down in my heart…..

ANNOUNCEMENTS ADULT EDUCATION Tuesdays 7 30 St Peter’s Hall 7 June Fr Lawlor Dali 1951 – 2011 W MCILVANNEY TALK Cancelled due to unforeseen circumstance WEST END FESTIVAL Cooperative Brass Band Sat 18 June 7 30 St Peter’s Church WEST END FESTIVAL Capella Nova Sun 19 June 7 30 St Peter’s HCPT Charity Sale 1- 14 June University Memorial Chapel SVdP (St Peter’s) Family Day to Schoenstatt Sun 28 Aug. WORLD YOUTH DAY Fete raised £950. Thanks to all. KEYNOTES If you wish to receive St Simon’s Newsletter please check you are on the parish database. ANNUAL WALK TO BLANTYRE Sat 18 June Dep St Simon’s 9am Church open daily 8 am – 6 pm Solidarity with Emmaus Shop 530 Dum Rd to recycle goods. 342 4089 Please leave used specs in sacristy Licence to reproduce music Calamus 1324, CCL 1400354